No one else in that family could hire her to repair the castle that
Liza held so dear to her heart.
Loraine lost interest in a split second.
But as usual, the stubborn Marco refused to take no for an answer. He bombarded her with e-mails.
Loraine, I guess you already know who I am. The castle was built about five hundred years ago. It looks a bit run-down these days. Some of the touchups that were done previously have faded away. After pondering about it for a long time, I figured that you are the only person that I can entrust with the task of redecorating the castle. I hope you think this through, Loraine. Im looking forward to receiving a positive response from you soon. Thanks in anticipation.
The e-mail Marco sent conveyed his sincerity. He praised Loraines design prowess and didnt sound as domineering as he used to.
Despite it all, Loraines heart remained hardened. She turned down the offer resolutely.
Im not interested. Give the project to someone else, please.
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Marco got a bit agitated. His domineering side crept out again.
Just name your price, Loraine. Ill pay any amount. You can also put forward any conditions. Ill abide by them as long as they are within my power.
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Unbeknown to him, his latest email would drive Loraine farther away.
Loraine tut-tutted after reading it. She closed the mail tab, deciding to ignore all his emails from now on.
She thought that it would put an end to the whole issue.
But the next day, Loraine received a phone call from Liza while she was still at work.
Hey! What did you say to Marco? Why is he hell-bent on assigning the renovation of our castle to you? Over my dead body, Loraine! I will not allow you anywhere near that castle while Im still alive. Stay away from my grandson!
The harsh words reminded Loraine of the tempestuous years she spent with the Bryant family. She wanted nothing to do with them.
Thats exactly what I want!
Liza assumed that Loraine was fibbing and went further to threaten her.
Thank goodness you are a little self-aware. How can a low-level designer like you take on the grand project of renovating an extraordinary castle like mine? Otherwise, your sickly career will be ruined! Got that?
Loraine was pissed off when she heard this. She had only turned down the offer because she didnt want to associate with the Bryant family, not because she wasnt competent.
Since Liza talked down on her professional ability, Loraine wasnt going to let this slide at all.
You are being ridiculous! What makes you think Im interested in that rundown building you call a castle? Eww! I find the sight of it repulsive. Get down from your high horse. Even if you pay me in millions, I wont agree to renovate it!
What! Have you forgotten who you are talking to? Im decades older than you, Loraine! Did no one teach you how to respect elders? You spoiled brat! Liza cursed in rage.